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School of Public Policy Diversity Projects and Programs

California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education

The School of Public Policy participates twice a year in the California Forum for
Diversity in Graduate Education which is designed to acquaint first-generation college
students with the career opportunities and academic challenges associated with advanced
study in a wide range of disciplines.

International Scholar Exchange

The School of Public Policy has hosted visiting international scholars from the United
Nations Development Programme for a semester to participate in seminars and engage
students in current policy issues and research.

Muskie Fellow Program

The Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program is a program of the Bureau of Educational
and Cultural Affairs of the US Department of State. It provides opportunities for
graduate students and professionals from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan for
graduate study in various fields within the United States.

Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship Program

The School of Public Policy is a member of the Public Policy and International Affairs
Program (PPIA). PPIA is a national program that prepares young adults for an advanced
degree and ultimately for careers and influential roles serving the public good. The
fellowship program has an outreach focus on students from groups who are underrepresented
in leadership positions in government, nonprofits, international organizations and
other institutional settings. It also provides student training and financial support
for graduate school and facilitates ongoing professional development.

Recruitment Events

Each year the School of Public Policy strives to obtain a broad student base. In efforts
to obtain a diverse student body, school representatives recruit in over 60 undergraduate
universities, graduate school and career fairs, as well as graduate school tours worldwide
with 25 percent located internationally and approximately 10 percent at universities
with a primarily minority student population.

Women in Public Policy

A graduate student organization, Women and Public Policy (WPP), was established to
promote the development of women in the academic and professional arenas. Through
a blend of guest speakers, social activities, and seminars, WPP supports and encourages
women as they tackle unique challenges in public policy.